Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is teaching the art of traditional basket making in an upcoming program at Prairie Park Nature Center.
The workshop is open to those 18 years-old and older and teaches the basics of basketry while allowing participants to make their own traditional Cherokee-style baskets to take home. The program will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 W. Harper St. Cost is $15 per person.
Additional workshops will be held 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 and 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.
Registration can be done online at http://lprd.org/activity?n=123331 or at the following Parks and Recreation facilities: Sports Pavilion Lawrence®, 100 Rock Chalk Lane; the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive or Prairie Park Nature Center.
For more information, please contact Prairie Park Nature Center at (785) 832-7980.
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